LAX Deviation from Over-Ocean Operations-March 20 and 22, 2017

 

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (LAX)

DEVIATION FROM OVER-OCEAN OPERATIONS

March 20 and 22, 2017

12 AM – 6:30 AM

 

LAX will temporarily deviate from Over-Ocean Operations for two nights (12 AM – 6:30 AM) on Monday, March 20^th and Wednesday, March 22^nd due to the closure of south outboard runway 25L/7R for runway maintenance. This maintenance work was originally planned for earlier this week but had to be rescheduled for March 20^th and 22^nd due to low-visibility weather conditions.

 

The FAA normally transitions LAX air traffic flow to Over-Ocean Operations from 12 AM to 6:30 AM, wherein aircraft arrive and depart over the ocean to minimize noise disturbance to the communities directly east of the airport. During this traffic flow, the south runway complex is reserved for departures while the north runway complex is reserved for arrivals.

 

The closure of Runway 25L/7R limits the available runways from which Aircraft Design Group VI aircraft (A380 and B748) can depart at LAX and requires these aircraft then to depart on Runway 24L/6R on the north complex, which would be in conflict with aircraft landing on same runway complex during Over-Ocean Operations. Recently revised FAA policies impose stricter aircraft safety and separation requirements for this traffic flow configuration, essentially confining most departures on the south complex and most arrivals on the north complex. Therefore, the FAA cannot safely and efficiently operate in Over-Ocean Operations during this runway closure and will need to deviate temporarily from this traffic flow and maintain air traffic in Westerly Operations during these two nights. As a result, persons living near the airport may notice a change in aircraft flight activity and associated noise.

 

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) thanks you for your understanding and patience during this temporary situation.